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Become an expert at entertaining with tips and advice from eHow's party planning experts. Learn how to hire a caterer, create dazzling centerpieces or entertain groups of kids. Friends or relatives coming to town for an extended visit? Find excellent tips on accommodating house guests and ensuring that everyone has a pleasant stay. Entertaining a large group of people at once? You'll even find great recipes for large groups at eHow.

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  • How to Entertain When Stuck at Home in a Snowstorm

    Half a dozen people have come for dinner Friday night, but the weather has extended their visit because the predicted snowfall dropped 2 feet on the ground instead of the expected 3 inches. Looks...

  • What Makes a Good Event Planner?

    Event planning is becoming one of the most popular career choices in the entertainment field. An event planner works with many different clients, from large corporations to clients wanting a...

  • How to Throw a Fun Football Party

    So your favorite team has made it to a big game and you want to throw a party? Maybe you just love football and enjoy having the gang over for a few hours of fun! Here are a few suggestions for...

  • How to Save Money with Restaurant Gift Certificates

    Restaurant gift certificates are an excellent way to save money; however, you need to follow the restaurant’s policies to avoid unpleasant surprises. Otherwise, you may end up paying more than you...

  • How to Use Restaurant Gift Certificates

    There are many opportunities to use restaurant gift certificates. A restaurant gift certificate is a good way to let a friend know that you care, but that’s not all. It also creates a feeling of...

  • How to Make Easy Party Mix

    Party mix is a favorite at any group gathering. This easy treat is something your kids can help you make. We make it for youth activities at church, birthday parties and holiday parties. I hope...

  • About Balloon Decorating

    Balloons have been labeled a play "toy" since the 1930's. Balloons were given out at stores and parades or bought by parents for children at carnivals in the 1950s and '60s. It was exciting for...

  • How to Make a Cheese Board or Cheese Platter Dinner Party Appetizer

    Cheese boards can add a fabulous touch to your next cocktail party or serve as a refreshing course during dinner. Read the tips below to learn how to select cheeses to serve as a party appetizer...

  • About Levitation

    Done by performers, magicians and illusionists all over the world, levitation is one of the key elements to a performance that creates wonder and appeal. Some say levitation is a real phenomenon...

  • How to Design a Guest Room Like a Hotel Room

    Your guests don't have to believe they're at the Ritz Carlton, but if you design your guest room like a hotel room, there's built in luxury to be had! Focus on small details to make a guest room...

  • How to Entertain Cheaply and Without Getting Drunk

    There's alot out there to do but not much imagination about how to accomplish it. This set by sep suggestion will give you ideas of ways to spend you time other than the tried and worn out.

  • How to Avoid a Hangover

    Many of us go to parties or a club and really pay for it the next day--but you don't have to! A hangover is caused by dehydration. In order to avoid a hangover, you must stay hydrated and slow...

  • About Party Hats

    Though any party, or any day, can provide an excuse to wear a kooky hat, most times the one we tend to see is the paper cone with the elastic strap given to guests at birthday parties, with the...

  • How to be a Good Neighbor

    It is important to be a good neighbor to the homes around you. There are just a few simple things you can do that will make a big difference. Being a good neighbor will only bring your block...

  • How to Make Wedding Favor Boxes

    Everyone wants the most memorable wedding! And sometimes our budget limits our options. Here is a way to make custom favor boxes that look expensive.

  • How to Entertain at Home Successfully

    Party hosting is like show business. Guests attend a party hoping to be entertained. And the host’s role is to entertain by creating a fun and festive environment. Parties fail as a result of cold...

  • How to Plan a Romantic Dinner At Home

    You don't have to go out to have a romantic dinner for two. Sometimes staying in is more fun. Here's how to have a special night together without leaving the house.

  • How to find the perfect spot for an Event

    You want to give a party and don't know where to begin. Well start with where do you want to have it. This article will give you everything you need to know to find that perfect spot, and what you...

  • About Balloon Arrangements

    Flowers are beautiful, but balloon arrangements bring a bright smile to the receiver. Whether the balloons are a "Happy Birthday" message or an "Over the Hill" reminder of turning 40, you can't...

  • Making Invitations in Photoshop

    Making your own party invitations is an excellent way to create a distinct beginning to a birthday party, wedding or other event. If you have Adobe Photoshop, you can create postcard-style...

  • How to Host a Tea Party

    Learn to entertain in style with a tea party for showers, anniversaries or just for fun.

  • How to Make a Homemade Fog Machine

    A homemade fog machine is so much more cost effective than buying or renting one. They are great for parties, dances, Halloween and many other things. The following article will tell you how to...

  • How to Host an Elegant Themed Dinner Party

    Throwing an intimate dinner party is a great way to mingle with your friends, and is cheaper and more fun than going to a fancy restaurant as a group. Plus, people can stay as long as they want....

  • How to Build a Hookah

    Hello fellow shisha smokers! If you don't want to spend a ridiculous amount on a hookah , then keep on reading through and I'll show you how to make an extremely effective and cheap homemade...

  • About Italian Night

    If you're looking for a fun and easy theme for a party that you're hosting, Italian night is it! Italian theme nights incorporate the tastes, decor and sounds of Italy. From freshly made pastas to...

  • How to Keep a Home Clean While Guests Are Staying

    Benjamin Franklin was of the opinion that guests and fish both start to smell after 3 days. The havoc visitors can wreck on the home you spent hours cleaning is one reason why. Guests of any age...

  • How to Throw a Denim Don'ts Theme Party

    Are you in the mood to throw a great party, but don't want to host just any old party? Do you and your friends love to dress up and act silly? Do you have something to celebrate (a birthday, a...

  • About Party Foods

    One of the most prominent features of any party is the food served. Consider the last party you attended, no matter what type. If it was a child's birthday, you likely "ooh'd and ah'd" over the...

  • How to Predict your Restaurant Dining Experience Before you Order your Entree

    Tired of being unsatisfied with your restaurant dining experience? Ever find yourself leaving a restaurant saying, "I'll never go back there again." This article will help you cut a...

  • How to Bake Better "Male" and/or "Female" Toll-House (Chocolate Chip) Cookies

    Ever wonder why your cookies, brownies and other confections don't turn out as tasty as they could? Following a few of these tips might get you a few more compliments on your baked goods.

  • About Birthday Party Favors

    If you are having a birthday party, you need to buy favors for your guests. It is a great tradition that shows you appreciate your guests' attendance and want to thank them for helping celebrate...

  • How to Throw a 70s Theme Party

    Hosting theme parties can be so much fun for party throwers party goers. Here's a few tips to help you throw a successful 70s theme party.

  • How to host a New Year's Day Brunch - Menu

    It's a tradition in our family to host a New Year's Day Brunch for family and friends. Because some have overly indulged the night before, this meal is heavy on fats and sugars to help pull out of...

  • How to Purchase an Electric Frying Pan

    Having an electronic frying pan around the house helps out tremendously when all four or six of the stove burners are occupied. It’s great for those huge holiday cook fests or even for an outdoor...

  • How to Find Restaurant Menus Online

    This article is in regards to finding restaurant menus and profiles online.

  • How to Punk Somebody

    Ashton Kutcher made "getting punk'd" a permanent staple in pop culture, setting up his friends and other celebrities as victims of elaborate practical jokes. You don't have to be or know anyone...

  • How to Have Fun, Online

    Ever find yourself dieing of boredom? Trying to think of something entertaining you can do to quickly change this free of charge? Lucky for you, you've stumbled on the right thing! Here's a list...

  • How to Find Green Restaurants in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    Looking for a green dining experience on the seacoast of New Hampshire? Portsmouth's historic downtown area boasts a number of eco-friendly restaurants that dish up great food while maintaining a...

  • How to Hold a Whiskey Tasting

    Entertaining guests with a whiskey tasting party is a unique alternative to wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings, and regular dinner parties. If you do not know much about whiskey, this is no...

  • How to Make a Party fun with a Mashed Potato Martini Bar

    Looking for a fun and novel approach to party food? Consider serving "tatertinis" at your next party. Its a great way to dish up comfort food in a unique way that'll make your friends...

  • How to Prepare your Home for Overnight Guests

    Having overnight guests? Besides the usual house cleaning and extra sprucing up, there are a few things you should do to prepare your home for overnight guests.

  • How to Have Chic Eco Friendly Party Ideas

    Parties for events and holidays can be fun and eco-friendly. Here are some tips on how to make your next party chic and eco friendly.

  • How to Become a Regular at a new Bar, Club, Pub or Restaurant

    If you are single and have moved to a new town, are trying to meet new friends or just looking for a new home away from home, becoming a regular at an evening establishment can accomodate many of...

  • How to Spend Less When Eating Out in Large Groups

    If you do some research, you can feed your family, co-workers or even a bowling league very well when you go out in large groups--without having to spend a lot of money.

  • How to Suprise Your Sweetie With Dessert and Slow Dancing

    A surprise is the quickest way to turn an everyday experience into a “Tah-Dah!" Picture this: You’ve had dinner and are just about to get up and clear the dishes--when your sweetie hits play on...

  • About Printable Party Games

    An economical way of adding fun to a party is to include printable party games. The great news is many of them are free on the Internet. Games are a good way to get a sagging party going again or...

  • How to Be a Perfect House Guest / Get Invited Back

    Just because the economy is tanking, it doesn't mean you can't have a decent vacation. Dust off those miles you've accumulated, and ring up your friends in distant (or not so distant) places, and...

  • How to Buy Flowers for a Wedding

    Flowers are central to a wedding's theme in the bouquets, boutonnieres, and the centerpieces. The bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets are one of the most visible parts of a wedding. The flowers...

  • How to Make Overnight Guests Feel at Home

    Allowing overnight guests like family and friends to spend the night in your home can be both enjoyable and stressful. You want to spend time with them but you don't want them to be uncomfortable...

  • How to Host a Romantic Themed Party: Stars

    Do you need a theme for your next party that hasn't already been done and is easy to complete? A Stars Party is just the thing to get everyone snuggling up to their partners and smiling at the...

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